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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $35,325 $23,337 $27,221
Rear spoiler 375   370
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler 300   295
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 375 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 300 4,600 2,818
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $38,030 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $36,445 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,535
Model Year201620092009
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,030$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-4,560-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$36,445$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-4,370-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,075$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620092009
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,040$2,580$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,370-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in189.8 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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